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The Life cycle of the Common Clothes Moth (Tineola Bisselliella)
The clothes moth (Tineola Bisselliella) is a common household textile pest. If you are finding holes in items of clothing such as woollen jumpers or silk scarves, it is most likely that you are suffering from a clothes moth infestation. It is the Tineola Bisselliella larvae that causes the damage as they feed on the […]
Plague of toxic brown tail moth caterpillars descend on Portland
An infestation of brown tail moth caterpillars have been found in Portland, UK. They are covered in hairs that can be toxic and some residents are being plagued with rashes and breathing difficulties. They are generally found in southern England and Wales and usually hatch in May and June of every year. Some Islanders are […]
How to find and exterminate carpet moths
Tinea pellionella, the carpet moth, is a species that loves to eat and destroy wool carpets and are quite hard to get rid of. They are usually quite a dark brown colour and are fairly small and so it is easy to believe they generally go unnoticed in the wild, especially as they tend to […]
Understanding a clothes moth infestation
Clothes moth (Tineola Bisselliella) is the most common moth you will find attacking clothes and carpets around your home. They are known to be the most aggressive species of moth and can be found all around the world. You will most likely find them flying around your home in the Spring and Summer moths when […]
Butterfly eggs hatching two weeks early due to Climate change in th UK
Climate change in the UK is pushing Spring forward, resulting in the disruption of butterflies, moths and birds. Studies have shown that these animals ae laying eggs two weeks earlier than they were in the mid-20th century. As a result of this, butterfly and moth eggs are hatching much earlier, and birds are laying their […]
Climate warming bringing spring earlier each year is affecting moth’s behaviour
A study of UK weather has fond that climate change is shifting spring forward, with insects and birds nesting earlier than they did 50 years ago. These finding came from a new study of data collect between 1960 and 2010. The research shows insects such as moths, butterflies and aphids are flying much earlier than […]
Why do some butterflies and moths have eyespots?
Moths and butterflies can be imprinted with the most beautiful spots and patterns. They are beautiful but they are there for a reason – to defend against hungry predators. These recognisable wing markings are most commonly known as eyespots, false eyes or false eyespots. They come in various patterns and colours, dependant on the moth/butterfly. […]
Minor genetic change creates unattractive female moths
Sex pheromones are used across the insect world. They are chemical compounds that are released by an organism to attract potential mates. For moths sex pheromones are incredibly important for recognising a mate and they are completely reliant upon scents rather than visuals when attracting a mate. However, there is still little known about the […]
The biggest moth in the world,
The Atlas moth is the largest moth in the world, with a wing span stretching up to 27 centimetres across. To put that in perspective, that is larger than a human handspan. It is native to China, Malaysia, India and Indonesia and its name is originated from the Titan God of Greek Mythology. It is […]
Toxic caterpillar invasion spiralling out of control
Conservationists are battling a ‘phenomenal’ invasion of toxic caterpillars and they have warned that their numbers are spiralling out of control. Millions of pounds have been invested into attempts to prevent the spread of Oak Processionary Moths (OPM) since they arrived in London in 2006. The caterpillars can cause asthma attacks, skin rashes and sickness […]